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New Boston, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
160
Population
1,143/sq mi density
$64,375
Median Income
$38,658 per capita
$83,000
Home Value
$42,914 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
269
Violent Crime/100K
2,102 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,375 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Boston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 48.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,610 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7984°N, 76.1505°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Schuylkill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in |
New Boston has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").